Apple rolls out software updates with critical security fixes for older iPhones, iPads, and MacBooks
Apple has begun rolling out iOS, iPadOS, and macOS updates to older iPhones, iPads, and MacBooks. The updates address some serious security issues that require immediate fix for users whose devices are not eligible for Apple’s latest iOS 16.3, iPadOS 16.3, and macOS Ventura updates for iPhones. , iPad, and MacBook, which were released widely on a stable channel recently. The company notes a list of 14 different critical system and security vulnerabilities that have been addressed with the latest software updates for older Apple devices.
The Cupertino, California-based tech giant has released a total of five software updates for older devices. Apple equipment. This includes iOS 12.5.7, iOS 15.7.3, iPadOS 15.7.3, macOS Big Sur 11.7.3, macOS Monterey 12.6.3.
Iphone older iPhone 8 are not eligible for Apple’s latest iOS 16.3 update, so they are very vulnerable to security threats. iOS 12.5.7 and iPadOS 12.5.7 fix these issues on Iphone 5s, Iphone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, Air iPad, ipad mini 2, ipad mini 3″and iPod touch (6th generation) devices, Apple confirmed in security bulletin. An iOS update for older devices that addresses a critical WebKit Bugzilla vulnerability with tracking number CVE-2022-42856, unearthed by Clément Lecigne of Google’s Threat Analysis Team. The vulnerability is being exploited by malicious phishing attackers to remotely access the device, run unauthorized commands or code, additional malware, or spyware.
Other WebKit confusion-related security vulnerabilities addressed in the latest OS updates for macOS include AppleMobileFileIntegrity, curl, dcerpc, DiskArbitration, DriverKit, Intel Graphics Driver, PackageKit, Kernel, Mail Exchange, Maps, Screen Time, Weather, WebKit and Windows Installer.
With such serious vulnerabilities, users should update their devices as soon as possible to protect themselves from malicious attacks. Users who own iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 3, iPod touch (6th generation) or devices running on macOS Monterey, macOS Big Sur, are advised to install the latest security updates by heading to Settings > General > Software Update.
